Strong storms possible in Lansing area Friday afternoon, evening
Ken PalmerLANSING – Strong thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon and evening in south-central and southwest Michigan, including the Lansing area.
The storms could generate winds of around 40 mph, small hail and locally heavy downpours, the National Weather Service said in a special weather statement.
The threat of strong storms should gradually decline through 6 p.m., forecasters said.
The forecast calls for nice weather on Saturday and Sunday, with sunny skies and highs in the mid- to high 70s.
Next week will start off hot, with highs in the mid-80s on Monday and the low 90s on Tuesday, the weather service said.
After Friday, the next chance for storms should be Wednesday, the agency said.
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